This is a pretty straightforward Build.

Drow get Superior Darkvision -which is double the normal 12m/40 feet range of regular darkvision- usually there is a limitation on the Rogues ranged sneak attack from height where the darkvision doesn't cover the range of the weapon. In addition rogues are only able to use simple/rogue ranged weapons which usually means Shortbows and light crossbows, which limit damage. This build fixes those issues.

Starting Stats:
Str: 14
Dex: 17
Con: 14
Int: 8
Wis: 10
Chr: 11

You can play with these a bit but 17 Dex is important for later.

Higher strength helps with carry weight, jump distance and shoving/resistance to being shoved
I strongly recommend sticking with 14 con.

I put Charisma at 11 to counter the -1 Charisma from Smuggler's Ring


The main four skills to have are - Athletics, Acrobatics, Stealth, Sleight of Hand you get Perception for free as a Drow.

Expertise is usually Sleight of Hand, Stealth but switching Stealth to Perception isn't the worst choice.

At Level 3 you will take Thief as your Subclass.

At Level 4 you Will take the Feat Weapon Master and choose the extra point in Dex and the following weapons: Longbow, Scimitar, Heavy Crossbow and whatever for the 4th.


At this point with a Heavy Crossbow + 1 at Height you are looking at 1D10 + 5 + 2d6 sneak attack + Poison damage/fire damage(1d4) with a +7 proficiency Bonus and Advantage on attacks to a range of 24 Meters/ 80 Feet.

That's a damage range of 9- 31 damage per hit with a very high chance to hit due to Advantage on all attack rolls.

You will also have high mobility, resistance to being shoved, great jump range and a very good chance of shoving others so you will be the undisputed "King of the Mountain". In addition as a rogue you get Dash and Disengage as a bonus action but a solid shove is a good play if someone tries to close the distance with you.

If you want to throw Wyvern Poison in the Mix and Potion of speed you go to 1d10 + 5 + 2D6 + 7D6 damage. 15- 80 damage. 13- 68 damage (second attack).

Obviously there are other buffs which will increase damage and accuracy. Bless, Cats Grace, Ritual Dagger buff, Gloves of Power with Absolutes Mark*

Best in Slot Items: Helmet of Grit, Studded Leather Armor +1, Smuggler's Ring, Crusher Ring, Fleetfingers, Disintegrating Night Walkers

There are a few amazing weapons to choose from:
Ranged
Giantbreaker Crossbow
The Joltshooter (Combine with The Speedy Lightfeet)
Heavy Crossbow + 1
Firestoker

Melee:
Scimitars +1 are the best because they give you access to slashing damage.

Happy Murdering!


I have made Adjustments to this build but cannot edit the original.

Blackheifer